Archive: June 2017

Instead of a church service at the Peoples Church building on July 2, we’ll have a potluck at the upper pavilion in Daniels Park. (Click the link to see a map.) We have the pavilion reserved between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, and we plan to eat around 11:30. Bring food to share, your own […]

“Lying is a cooperative act.” In today’s “Post Truth” society, it sure seems like we pretty much are there! This service will have variations of our familiar form and engage the congregation. We might squirm a bit and have a good laugh. Ultimately, we’ll turn to Truth as we invite all into the Covenant of Right

Dictionary.com lists 19 definitions for the noun “mission.” The one most closely related to Peoples Church is this: “an important goal or purpose that is accompanied by strong conviction; a calling or vocation.” So the question is, What’s been missing in our mission? Is it a clear

Click to download the 2017 July Voice Newsletter(pdf) and keep up with what’s going on at Peoples Church! We’ve got 2nd Week Social opportunities for new and long-time members to meet and mingle, Suuper Hero Camp, and updates on the Vision Party, social justice, and much more. Download the newsletter,

Peoples Church is hiring an interim Director of Religious Education with an expected start date in August 2017. This half-time position is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Read the job description below or download a PDF. To apply to the position, email your resume and cover letter to the Rev. Rebecca Hinds at

Summary of Board of Trustees Meeting on June 14, 2017 –Treasurer Gary McGraw reported a $3,860 deficit in May. Our overall balance for the year is still positive, and we still have some budgeted endowment income available if needed. Gary noted our income often declines during the summer months due to lower

Our Coming of Age youth took part in a pilgrimage to Boston this spring to study and visit some of the most historically significant locations known to the Unitarian Universalist faith. Its been a full year of fundraising and preparation for this trip. This trip was a grand success and it was made possible because